Maricopa Community Colleges  ART275   19946-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/22/94
ART275 19946-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Lost Wax Casting I
Introduction to lost wax casting techniques for jewelry and small sculptures. Emphasis on design concepts as related to three-dimensional forms. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ART275   19946-99999 Lost Wax Casting I
1. Define terms related to lost wax casting techniques. (I)
2. Describe the principles of designing jewelry and small sculpture using the lost wax method. (II)
3. Utilize design concepts (elements and principles) in creating wax models. (III)
4. Employ the additive and subtractive methods of lost wax. (IV)
5. Identify the materials, tools, and equipment for the lost wax process. (V)
6. Utilize the casting process (centrifugal) and finishing techniques for the lost wax method. (VI)
7. Describe the hazards and safety measures related to the lost wax casting process. (VI)
8. Employ design elements and principles to evaluates critically the completed art work. (VII)
9. Present art ready for critique and evaluation. (VIII)
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ART275   19946-99999 Lost Wax Casting I
    I. Terminology
      II. Principles of Lost Wax Method
          A. Jewelry
          B. Small sculpture
        III. Design Concepts
            A. Design elements
              1. Line
              2. Shape
              3. Value
              4. Texture
              5. Color
            B. Design principles
              1. Unity
              2. Balance
              3. Emphasis
              4. Rhythm/harmony
              5. Movement
              6. Proportion
          IV. Wax Methods
              A. Additive (build-up)
              B. Subtractive (carving)
            V. Lost Wax Process
                A. Materials
                B. Tools
                C. Equipment
              VI. Casting Process
                  A. Centrifugal
                    1. Sprue design
                    2. Invest wax model
                    3. Burn-out wax
                  B. Finishing techniques
                    1. Cleaning
                    2. Finishing--sawing, filing, grinding
                    3. Buffing--tripoly and rouge
                    4. Oxidizing
                  C. Hazards
                  D. Safety measures
                VII. Evaluation of Art
                    A. Design elements
                    B. Design principles
                  VIII. Art Presentation
                      A. Review/selection
                      B. Assignments
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